Storytelling courses can help you learn narrative structure, character development, and the art of persuasion. You can build skills in crafting compelling plots, using dialogue effectively, and engaging audiences across various mediums. Many courses introduce tools like storyboards, writing software, and digital platforms for sharing your stories, allowing you to apply your skills in practical contexts.

Skills you'll gain: Storytelling, Storyboarding, Digital Publishing, Content Creation, Writing, Literacy
Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

University of Colorado Boulder
Skills you'll gain: Business Writing, Presentations, Peer Review, Graphic Design, Graphic and Visual Design, Business Correspondence, Public Speaking, Business Communication, Graphic and Visual Design Software, Verbal Communication Skills, Design, Visual Design, Storytelling, Writing, Organizational Skills, Project Design, Concision, Layout Design, Writing and Editing, Proofreading
Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

University of Virginia
Skills you'll gain: Design Thinking, Creative Problem-Solving, Ideation, Innovation, Creativity, Strategic Thinking, Case Studies, Market Opportunities, Human Centered Design, Curiosity, Storytelling, Growth Mindedness, Business Modeling
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Coursera
Skills you'll gain: Storyboarding, Canva (Software), Storytelling, Marketing Design, Content Creation, Presentations, Marketing Materials, Dashboard, Collaborative Software, Graphic Design, Marketing, User Accounts, Business
Intermediate · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

The Museum of Modern Art
Skills you'll gain: Art History, Liberal Arts, Aesthetics, Creativity, Storytelling, Social Impact, Design
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Northwestern University
Skills you'll gain: Influencing, Persuasive Communication, Design Thinking, Data-Driven Decision-Making, Leadership, Negotiation, Business Leadership, Organizational Leadership, Strategic Communication, Innovation, Collaboration, Crisis Management, Ideation, Team Leadership, Resource Allocation, Teamwork, Human Centered Design, Corporate Communications, Marketing Strategies, Marketing
Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

University of London
Skills you'll gain: Storytelling, Oral Expression, Persuasive Communication, Empathy, Rapport Building, Strategic Communication, Emotional Intelligence, Communication Strategies, Personal Attributes, Public Speaking, Verbal Communication Skills, Communication, Relationship Building, Interpersonal Communications, Target Audience, Non-Verbal Communication, Self-Awareness, Executive Presence, Assertiveness, Active Listening
Beginner · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

Skills you'll gain: Analytics, Data Visualization, Business Analytics, Data Analysis, Microsoft PowerPoint, Data Presentation, Presentations, Excel Formulas, Data-Driven Decision-Making, Dashboard, Business Intelligence, Microsoft Excel, Customer Analysis, Data Visualization Software, Big Data, Data Storytelling, Target Audience, Business Consulting, Spreadsheet Software, Data Cleansing
Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

Skills you'll gain: Data Storytelling, Data Ethics, Data Analysis, Statistics, Analytics, Probability & Statistics, Machine Learning, Data Science, Business Analytics, Data-Driven Decision-Making, Workflow Management, Exploratory Data Analysis, Presentations, Communication, Stakeholder Communications, Project Management
Advanced · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Skills you'll gain: Growth Mindedness, Peer Review, Personal Attributes, Self-Awareness, Brainstorming, Prioritization
Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

Skills you'll gain: Data Visualization, Storytelling, Infographics, Layout Design, Branding
Intermediate · Course · 3 - 6 Months

Skills you'll gain: Photo Editing, Adobe Illustrator, Color Theory, Adobe Express, Adobe Photoshop, Responsible AI, Typography, Generative AI, Graphic and Visual Design, Graphic Design, Photography, Data Ethics, Design, Adobe Creative Cloud, Design Elements And Principles, Layout Design, Logo Design, Digital Design, Branding, Storytelling
Beginner · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months